Software EngineerAs a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what is possible to enable next-generation experiences and drive digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software applications across subsystems—Multimedia, AI/Gen AI, and Computer Vision—and/or specialized programs that launch cutting-edge, world-class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers, as well as other teams, to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.Design and develop Multimedia, AI, and Gen AI SDKs/framework components to facilitate end-application development across various categories of IoT products, such as Drones, IP/security/Sports cameras, AI boxes, Home appliances and media devices.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesContribute to the architecture, design, and development of AI, GenAI, and multimedia SDKs that enable application developers to build commercial-quality applications.Design and develop GenAI large language model (LLMs) and vision-language model (VLMs) inference workflows, including pre-processing, inference, post-processing, and orchestration.Design and develop multi-stream AI and chained AI/GenAI pipelines for real-world IoT products and applications.Own the design and development of GStreamer-based plugins for the QIM SDK (Qualcomm Intelligent Multimedia SDK) on Qualcomm hardware platforms, including authoring design documents, developing production-quality software, creating unit tests, and providing ongoing technical support.Drive feature design, implementation, debugging, and system integration to ensure high-quality delivery on schedule.Lead code reviews, regression testing, and issue triage to uphold strong engineering standards and product quality.Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and project teams to align technical execution with broader product and program objectives.Author and review technical documentation for software components and features to support development, integration, and long-term maintainability.Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
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